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1 Yuan - Guangxu 7 Mace and 2 Candareens; pattern; copper ND
1889 year| Copper | - | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Kwangtung Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 1 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1900-1949) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#118142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by Chinese ideograms.
Lettering:
造省東廣
分二錢七平库
Translation:
Made in Kwangtung Province
Worth 7 Mace and 2 Candareens (weight)
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Mass standard of about 1 mace = 3.73 grams or 7.2 candareens = 0.72 mace = 2.69 grams.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Yuan - Guangxu (7 Mace and 2 Candareens; pattern; copper) ND (1889) from Kwangtung Province made of Copper is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
